Childfund Work Location Cotabato City, Philippines
Childfund Division Global Impact
ChildFund Department Country Management
Job Details
Position title: Project Officer, Social and Behavioral Change/GEDSI Location: Cotabato City, BARMM
ChildFund office: ChildFund Philippines Foundation Inc Manager/Supervisor title: Program Manager
Position type: Full-time fixed term Work environment: On-site
This is a full-time, grant-funded position for 12 months. Hiring of this position is subject to the award of the grant.
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund's Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund's Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
The Social and Behavioral Change (SBC) and GEDSI Specialist provides technical leadership for all demand generation and community engagement components of the project, ensuring that strategies are effective and systematically integrating a gender-responsive and inclusive lens. This role is responsible for designing and guiding the implementation of SBC strategies, building capacity on SBC and GEDSI, and ensuring community feedback mechanisms are accessible to all.
Required Experience And Education
Bachelor's or higher-level degree in Public Health, Communications, Social Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in designing and managing SBC or C4D interventions.
Demonstrated technical experience in integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into program design and monitoring.
Proven ability to develop training curricula and facilitate capacity-building sessions.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the design of an evidence-based, gender-responsive project for SBC strategy to increase demand for routine immunization.
Provide technical oversight for the development of inclusive IEC materials and the establishment of gender-responsive community feedback mechanisms.
Develop curricula and lead capacity-building sessions for project staff, health workers, and community leaders on SBC with gender-sensitive approaches.
Provide ongoing technical guidance and mentorship to Senior Social Mobilizers on the implementation of SBC and GEDSI activities.
Lead the documentation of best practices related to gender-responsive and inclusive community engagement.
Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.
Required Competencies
ChildFund's Core Competencies
Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges. .

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